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Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelRustic Hut Bush Retreat – 4.9
Cheapest month to bookJuly
Average 4 star hotel price$311 per night

How to find the best hotel deals in Penguin

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How to find the best hotel deal in Penguin

  • Want to find hotel deals as easily as you book flights? Our clever search engine can take care of it all. Here's how you can save money and time when searching for your Penguin hotel.

  • Score some of the best Penguin hotel prices by planning ahead. Hotels often offer early booking discounts to fill rooms faster.

  • Still, be prepared to grab any last-minute offers. Some places reduce their rates right before arrival to fill rooms. This is more likely to happen on quieter days or outside the busy season, however.

  • Flexible on dates? Say hello to better rates. Experiment with different time frames to discover what deals are on offer. Prices are typically cheaper on weekdays and outside of high-demand periods.

  • Search for accommodation options with free cancellation and have more control over your booking. You can amend or cancel your stay without fees if things change or you spot a better deal.

Where to stay in Penguin

Central Penguin

  • To make the most of central Penguin, you'll want to be near the attractions that brought you here in the first place. Here are a few hotels worth booking close to the highlights.

  • Penguin Seaside Motel makes exploring a breeze. Around 5 kilometres away, it's a popular stay near Penguin colony.

  • Looking to stay near Johnsons Beach? The Madsen Boutique Hotel is about 2 kilometres away. This hotel in Penguin offers the right mix of comfort and location.

  • Or check current rates for hotels near Mount Montgomery. Glenbrook House and Cottage is 3 kilometres or so from this top sight. This stay makes a good base for enjoying everything the city has to offer.

When to go to Penguin

  • Consider your ideal weather conditions before you travel. With maximum highs of 21ºC, January brings the warmest conditions.

  • August is the coolest month, with lows of 5ºC.

  • If you want to dodge grey skies, search for Penguin hotels in January. With an average of four days of rain, this is the driest month.

  • You can expect more rain in August, which gets around ten days of wet weather.

Best hotels in Penguin

Best budget hotels

  • A great trip doesn't have to mean a huge hotel bill. When you book a budget Penguin hotel, you can spend more on what matters and less on where you rest your head. Expect basic comforts like simple breakfasts, laundry facilities, and cosy beds at these affordable stays.

  • Keep your wallet happy at The Menai Hotel Motel. It has a 3-star rating and amenities including a lift and a restaurant.

Best hotels with a spa

  • Add some self-care to your travel plans. Book one of the three or so Penguin hotels with a spa and schedule in time to truly relax. Saunas, plunge pools, and indulgent massage therapies are the types of features they come with.

  • Ready to hit pause on your busy schedule? Make it happen at The Madsen Boutique Hotel. This 4-star option has a sauna and massage services.

  • Rated 3 stars, The Lighthouse Hotel is another hotel in Penguin where you can let your cares float away. From a spa to a fitness centre and more, you'll find everything you need to relax here.

Finding cheap hotels in Penguin: FAQs

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Penguin with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $157 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $203 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is $272 per night, and the average price on weekends is $279. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Penguin could be Friday.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Penguin. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Penguin is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.co.nz/hotels/search?entity_id=46067885&checkin=2026-03-29&checkout=2026-03-30&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$257</a> per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $203 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Penguin is August, with an average price of $256 per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to $325 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in April is $265 per night, which is around 0% higher than the rest of the year.